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covid-19 and myocarditis: was it a false alarm?

early in the covid-19 pandemic, an alarming number of patients hospitalized with the virus were also found to have inflammation in their hearts, but now researchers aren't so sure.
emma jones
mar 31 2023

alzheimer's screening could be part of your next eye exam

detection of brain diseases, like alzheimer's, before symptoms appear has researchers excited about the potential to slow, or even stop, progression.
karen hawthorne
mar 31 2023

cervical cancer risk doubles with mental illness and substance abuse

it is estimated that around 380 canadians died from cervical cancer in 2022.
dave yasvinski
mar 30 2023

congestive heart failure: symptoms, causes, treatments

people with heart disease can reduce their risk of heart failure by making lifestyle changes, including limiting alcohol and quitting smoking.
dave yasvinski
mar 29 2023

epilepsy: seizures and stigma

the top three challenges faced by people with epilepsy are a loss of independence, including not being able to drive, impact on their social lives and stigma, discrimination and lack of awareness of the condition.
dave yasvinski
mar 28 2023

parkinson’s disease risk goes up with the removal of ovaries

researchers have long suspected that sex- or gender-related issues play a role in parkinson’s because the disease manifests twice as frequently in women as in men.
dave yasvinski
mar 28 2023

machado: death is absolutely certain. so why are we always surprised?

having open conversations about the end might not only ensure that more of us have the death we want, but caregivers would have no regrets.
lisa machado
mar 27 2023

vertebral artery dissection: how risky is it to 'crack' your neck?

neck and spine manipulation can relieve pain, but like all health interventions, it's not without risk.
maja begovic
mar 27 2023
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diabetes canada
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

covid-19 and myocarditis: was it a false alarm?

early in the covid-19 pandemic, an alarming number of patients hospitalized with the virus were also found to have inflammation in their hearts, but now researchers aren't so sure.
emma jones
mar 31 2023

alzheimer's screening could be part of your next eye exam

detection of brain diseases, like alzheimer's, before symptoms appear has researchers excited about the potential to slow, or even stop, progression.
karen hawthorne
mar 31 2023

cervical cancer risk doubles with mental illness and substance abuse

it is estimated that around 380 canadians died from cervical cancer in 2022.
dave yasvinski
mar 30 2023

congestive heart failure: symptoms, causes, treatments

people with heart disease can reduce their risk of heart failure by making lifestyle changes, including limiting alcohol and quitting smoking.
dave yasvinski
mar 29 2023
powered by
diabetes canada

epilepsy: seizures and stigma

the top three challenges faced by people with epilepsy are a loss of independence, including not being able to drive, impact on their social lives and stigma, discrimination and lack of awareness of the condition.
dave yasvinski
mar 28 2023

parkinson’s disease risk goes up with the removal of ovaries

researchers have long suspected that sex- or gender-related issues play a role in parkinson’s because the disease manifests twice as frequently in women as in men.
dave yasvinski
mar 28 2023

machado: death is absolutely certain. so why are we always surprised?

having open conversations about the end might not only ensure that more of us have the death we want, but caregivers would have no regrets.
lisa machado
mar 27 2023

vertebral artery dissection: how risky is it to 'crack' your neck?

neck and spine manipulation can relieve pain, but like all health interventions, it's not without risk.
maja begovic
mar 27 2023
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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